You more than most here understand the economics of market fluctuations and their occasional relation to rents. Most poor people cannot afford to own houses so they rent. In places that have no rent control, life can be a cast-iron s o b. Rather than take Bobert and Janie to task, why don't you tell us what you have done to help people? As it is at this moment, you don't have one whole helluva lotta credibility.